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This small village sits just south of Stratford-upon-Avon, right where Warwickshire meets Gloucestershire.
You'll find it's a genuine working village rather than somewhere geared up for tourism, which means you get a real sense of how life actually functions in the Cotswolds away from the busy high streets.
The parish church is a standout example of early 13th-century architecture, and it's definitely worth popping inside to see the medieval details that have lasted through centuries of everyday use. Tidmington House, built around 1600 and Grade II* listed, shows you the kind of substantial farmhouse that would have anchored the local community during Tudor and Stuart times.
The village itself is peaceful and rural, surrounded by rolling countryside that's brilliant for walking. You're well positioned to explore this quieter southern stretch of traditional Cotswolds landscape. Stratford-upon-Avon is only about 11 miles north if you want to pair a visit here with Shakespeare's birthplace and the busier market town feel. Being right on the Gloucestershire border also means you can easily slip into that county if you fancy exploring further.
This is somewhere to take your time with. A slow wander rewards you with a genuine feel for village life away from the main tourist circuits.
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